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Find the information you need to know to choose your Medicare health plan. Our educational articles can help you learn more about Medicare basics, plan types, and benefits.

What is a Wellpoint Benefits Prepaid Card (flex card)?

 

A Wellpoint Benefits Prepaid Card (flex card) is included with some of our Medicare Advantage plans. It can make it easier to shop for health and wellness products.

 

Understand your Wellpoint Benefits Prepaid Card 

Who’s eligible for Medicare?

 

Medicare is for people 65 or older. It’s also for younger people with certain conditions. Learn more about who can enroll, what’s covered, and when to apply.

 

Medicare eligibility and qualifications 

2025 Medicare Advantage Changes

 

Learn about changes to Medicare Advantage in 2025 that affect both new and existing Medicare Advantage plan members.

 

Understand Medicare Advantage 2025 changes 

Compare Medicare Advantage plans

 

Your Medicare Advantage (Part C) plan costs and care options can vary based on the plan you choose. Compare and choose the best plan based on your needs.

 

Compare Medicare Advantage options 

Medicare Advantage Essential Extras makes life easier

 

Our Medicare Advantage plans may include additional benefits to make everyday life easier. Members can customize their Essential Extras at no additional cost.

 

Discover Essential Extra benefits 

What’s the difference between Medicare and Medicaid?

 

Both Medicare and Medicaid are government-run health insurance programs, but they help two different groups.. Learn the differences between these two programs

 

Compare Medicare vs. Medicaid 

Medicare savings programs

 

You may be eligible for resources to help pay for Medicare. Get more information about programs that might be available to you and how to apply.

 

Get information about the Medicare Savings program 

What is Medicare?

 

Medicare is a federal health program that helps pay for your healthcare. Learn Medicare basics, including the four parts, how much it costs, and how and when to apply.

 

Learn about Medicare 

What is SilverSneakers® for Medicare?

 

SilverSneakers offers fitness benefits and options to help keep you healthy. You can also get stronger, gain confidence, and connect with your community.

 

Discover SilverSneakers fitness program 

What is Medicare Part C?

 

Medicare Part C plans provide everything in Original Medicare, plus additional coverage and benefits. Find out what they cover and if one is right for you.

 

Explore Medicare Part C 

Original Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage?

 

If you’re looking for more than Original Medicare, a Medicare Advantage plan comes with everything included in Original Medicare, plus prescription drug and other benefits.

 

Compare Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage 

How much does Medicare Advantage (Part C) cost?

 

Part C costs typically fall into three categories: premiums, deductibles, and copays. These out-of-pocket costs vary depending on your plan and can change yearly.

 

Learn more about Part C costs 

How to enroll in Medicare

 

If you’re over 65 or have certain health conditions, you’re eligible to apply for Medicare. Find out how to sign up based on your timing and needs.

 

Understand Medicare enrollment 

Medicare Part D Changes for 2025

 

Starting January 1, 2025, Medicare Part D will change to reduce out-of-pocket costs and simplify coverage. Learn what those changes may mean for you.

 

Understand 2025 Medicare Part D changes 

Who’s eligible for Medicare?

 

Medicare is for people 65 or older. It’s also for younger people with certain conditions. Learn more about who can enroll, what’s covered, and when to apply.

 

Medicare eligibility and qualifications 

What’s the difference between Medicare and Medicaid?

 

Both Medicare and Medicaid are government-run health insurance programs, but they help two different groups.. Learn the differences between these two programs

 

Compare Medicare vs. Medicaid 

What is Medicare?

 

Medicare is a federal health program that helps pay for your healthcare. Learn Medicare basics, including the four parts, how much it costs, and how and when to apply.

 

Learn about Medicare 

How to enroll in Medicare

 

If you’re over 65 or have certain health conditions, you’re eligible to apply for Medicare. Find out how to sign up based on your timing and needs.

 

Understand Medicare enrollment 

2025 Medicare Advantage Changes

 

Learn about changes to Medicare Advantage in 2025 that affect both new and existing Medicare Advantage plan members.

 

Understand Medicare Advantage 2025 changes 

Compare Medicare Advantage plans

 

Your Medicare Advantage (Part C) plan costs and care options can vary based on the plan you choose. Compare and choose the best plan based on your needs.

 

Compare Medicare Advantage options 

What is Medicare Part C?

 

Medicare Part C plans provide everything in Original Medicare, plus additional coverage and benefits. Find out what they cover and if one is right for you.

 

Explore Medicare Part C 

Original Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage?

 

If you’re looking for more than Original Medicare, a Medicare Advantage plan comes with everything included in Original Medicare, plus prescription drug and other benefits.

 

Compare Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage 

How much does Medicare Advantage (Part C) cost?

 

Part C costs typically fall into three categories: premiums, deductibles, and copays. These out-of-pocket costs vary depending on your plan and can change yearly.

 

Learn more about Part C costs 

Medicare Part D Changes for 2025

 

Starting January 1, 2025, Medicare Part D will change to reduce out-of-pocket costs and simplify coverage. Learn what those changes may mean for you.

 

Understand 2025 Medicare Part D changes 

What is a Wellpoint Benefits Prepaid Card (flex card)?

 

A Wellpoint Benefits Prepaid Card (flex card) is included with some of our Medicare Advantage plans. It can make it easier to shop for health and wellness products.

 

Understand your Wellpoint Benefits Prepaid Card 

Medicare Advantage Essential Extras makes life easier

 

Our Medicare Advantage plans may include additional benefits to make everyday life easier. Members can customize their Essential Extras at no additional cost.

 

Discover Essential Extra benefits 

Medicare savings programs

 

You may be eligible for resources to help pay for Medicare. Get more information about programs that might be available to you and how to apply.

 

Get information about the Medicare Savings program 

What is SilverSneakers® for Medicare?

 

SilverSneakers offers fitness benefits and options to help keep you healthy. You can also get stronger, gain confidence, and connect with your community.

 

Discover SilverSneakers fitness program 

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Wellpoint, a Medicare Advantage organization with a Medicare Contract, offers HMO, HMO D-SNP, HMO C-SNP, HMO I-SNP, LPPO, and PDP plans.  Wellpoint HMO D-SNP plans additionally contract with state Medicaid programs. Enrollment in a Wellpoint health plan depends on contract renewal.